All products available under VANFLEX® brand. SDS, TDS and CoA on request.
| Product | Chemical Class (CAS) | Description & Application |
|---|---|---|
| DCP · BIPB · DHBP · DTAP · BPO | Organic Peroxide (various) | Organic peroxides for crosslinking EPDM roofing membranes, PP vis-breaking, hot-melt adhesive and elastomeric sealant production. Selection based on processing temperature, odor requirements and byproduct profile. |
| ZBEC · ZDBC · ZDEC · TMTD · TBzTD | DTC / Thiuram Accelerator | Accelerators for water-based latex adhesive crosslinking and elastomeric sealant cure. TBzTD chosen where nitrosamine-free processing is required. |
| MBT · MBTS · ETU | Thiazole / Thiourea Accelerator | Primary accelerators for CR and ECO elastomeric sealants and coatings. ETU provides fast cure in CR construction sealants, roof coatings and cable sheathing. |
| TAIC · TAC · HVA-2 · ZDA · ZnO | Co-agent / Activator | Co-crosslinking agents boosting cohesive strength. HVA-2 essential in FKM-based high-temperature sealants. ZDA provides ionic crosslinking in specialty elastomeric coatings. |
| Product | Chemical Class (CAS) | Description & Application |
|---|---|---|
| AO-1010 | Hindered Phenol Primary AO (6683-19-8) | Primary AO for PU, SBR, EVA and PE-based adhesives and coatings. Prevents oxidative degradation during hot processing and service life. FDA-compliant grades for food packaging adhesives. |
| AO-1024 | Hindered Phenol + Metal Deactivator (32687-78-8) | Dual AO + Cu deactivator. Critical in wire & cable compounds and hot-melt adhesives in metal contact. |
| AO-1076 | Hindered Phenol Primary AO (2082-79-3) | Low-volatility hindered phenol. FDA compliant for food packaging adhesives and sealants. Low color, minimal appearance impact. |
| AO-1330 | Trifunctional Hindered Phenol (1709-70-2) | Excellent dielectric properties for PE/PP cable insulation. Very low volatility — effective in high-temperature cable extrusion. |
| B215 · B225 · DSTDP · DLTDP | Phosphite / Thioester Secondary AO | Secondary AOs providing process stability and long-term protection in combination with phenolic primaries for coatings and adhesives. |
| MB · MMB · ZMMB · NDBC | Benzimidazole / Nickel DTC (non-staining) | Non-staining AO for light-colored coatings, clear sealants and transparent latex adhesives. NDBC adds copper deactivation for metal substrate applications. |
| HALS 22/28/55/77/92 | HALS (hindered amine, various) | Long-term UV stabilization for outdoor coatings, architectural sealants and PU topcoats. Cyclic radical scavenging mechanism — exceptional durability in UV-exposed applications. |
| UV Absorber 1022/1031/1050 | UV Absorber — benzophenone/BZT | Candles, waxes, PVC plastisols, SBR and EVA coatings. Convert UV (290–380nm) to heat. Enhance color stability and surface protection. |
| UV Absorber 3280/3290 | UV Absorber — benzotriazole (290–400nm) | High-performance broad-spectrum UV absorber. Automotive clearcoats and industrial topcoats requiring long-term UV protection. |
| Product | Type | Description & Application |
|---|---|---|
| Hard & Soft Kaolin Clay | Mineral Filler (aluminosilicate) | Reinforcing and extending filler for adhesives and elastomeric coatings. Hard: reinforcement; Soft: opacifier and rheology modifier. Improves barrier properties and cost-efficiency of sealant formulations. |
| Pyrophyllite | Mineral Filler (phyllosilicate) | Inert platy mineral for caulking compounds, crack fillers and architectural coatings. Chemical resistance and dimensional stability. Low oil absorption maintains sealant flexibility at high loading. |
| Wollastonite (VANSIL WG) | Mineral Filler (calcium silicate) | Needle-shaped filler reinforcing adhesives, sealants and phenolic compounds. Improves flexural strength, reduces shrinkage and enhances abrasion resistance. |
| SP-1044/1045/1055/1068 | Alkylphenol Formaldehyde Resin | Heat-reactive phenolic tackifier for PSA and hot-melt adhesives. Improve tack, peel strength and high-temperature adhesion. SP-1055/1068 as methylene donors in resorcinol bonding systems. |
| Propylene-Based Elastomer | Propylene-ethylene copolymer elastomer | Hot-melt adhesive base polymer modification. Improves flexibility, low-temperature performance and adhesion of hot-melt formulations. Hygiene, packaging and label adhesives. |
| Product | Chemical Class (CAS) | Description & Application |
|---|---|---|
| DBDPO (DecaBDE) | Decabromodiphenyl Oxide (1163-19-5) | Most widely used brominated FR. High Br content (83.3%) at relatively low loading. HIPS, ABS, polyolefins, nylon and textile back-coating. Requires Sb₂O₃ synergist for optimal performance. |
| TBPA | Tetrabromophthalic Anhydride (632-79-1) | Bifunctional reactive and additive FR. Copolymerizes into polyester or reacts with polyols in PU — permanent, non-migrating flame retardancy. Also additive FR in epoxy and PU systems. |
| HP3010 / HP7010 | Brominated Polystyrene (88497-56-7) | Polymeric brominated FR with excellent compatibility in styrenic polymers. Non-migrating due to polymeric structure. HP7010 higher MW for superior thermal stability in engineering resins. |
| EBP | Ethylene Bis(pentabromodiphenyl) (84852-53-9) | High MW — low migration. HIPS, ABS and textile where surface bloom of lower MW FR is a problem. Good thermal stability for high-temperature engineering resin processing. |
| DBDPE | Decabromodiphenylethane (84852-53-9) | Drop-in DBDPO replacement with improved thermal stability. Better UV resistance than DBDPO. HIPS, ABS, PE and PP — increasingly preferred as DBDPO restrictions tighten. |
| HBCD | Hexabromocyclododecane (25637-99-4) | Alicyclic additive FR specifically for EPS and XPS rigid foam insulation. Low melt viscosity impact — critical for foam processing. Textile back-coating for upholstered furniture. |
| TBBPA | Tetrabromobisphenol A (79-94-7) | Most widely used reactive brominated FR. Copolymerized into epoxy for PCB laminates (FR-4) — permanent, non-blooming. Also additive FR in ABS and epoxy coating systems. |
| Product | Chemical Class (CAS) | Description & Application |
|---|---|---|
| TCPP | Tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate (13674-84-5) | Halogenated phosphate FR for flexible PU foam, rigid foam and rubber. Cost-effective flame retardancy. Used in furniture, automotive seating and building insulation foam. SVHC candidate — monitor regulatory status for EU export. |
| TDCP | Tris[2-chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethyl] phosphate (13674-87-8) | Higher chlorine content than TCPP — enhanced FR performance in flexible PU foam. Used in upholstered furniture and automotive interiors. SVHC-listed — supply subject to customer regulatory compliance. |
| BDP | Bisphenol A Diphenyl Phosphate (5945-33-5) | Oligomeric phosphate ester FR and plasticizer. PC/ABS and engineering resins — non-halogen UL94-V0 compliance. Low volatility, permanent effect. Also improves impact resistance and melt flow of PC/ABS blends. |
| TCP | Tricresyl Phosphate (1330-78-5) | FR and plasticizer for PVC, NBR and rubber. Also hydraulic fluid base and fire-resistant lubricant additive. FR functionality combined with plasticizing in flexible PVC wire insulation. |
| TEP | Triethyl Phosphate (78-40-4) | Reactive phosphate FR for PU foam. Can be incorporated into polyol chain. Halogen-free. Rigid and flexible PU foam for building insulation and furniture meeting fire safety standards. |
| APP | Ammonium Polyphosphate (68333-79-9) | Intumescent FR component for PP, PE and intumescent coatings. Forms expanded carbonaceous char barrier when exposed to fire. Halogen-free. Used with synergists for intumescent cable coatings and building products. |
| DOPO | 9,10-Dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (35948-25-5) | Reactive phosphorus FR for epoxy systems and PCB laminates. Covalently bonds into polymer backbone — non-migrating, permanent. Halogen-free alternative in electronics and aerospace epoxy. |
| RDP | Resorcinol Diphenyl Phosphate (57583-54-7) | Oligomeric phosphate FR for PC/ABS blends. Very low volatility vs. monomeric phosphates. UL94-V0 in PC/ABS at low loading. Non-blooming and thermally stable in high-temperature processing. |
| Product | Chemical Class (CAS) | Description & Application |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Borate ZB-467 | Zinc Borate (1332-07-6) | Multifunctional inorganic FR synergist. Enhances halogenated systems, suppresses smoke and reduces afterglow. Wire & cable, rubber and intumescent coatings. Ceramification at high temperatures (Firebrake® ZB). |
| ATH | Aluminium Trihydrate (21645-51-2) | Most widely used inorganic FR. Endothermic decomposition releases water vapor cooling the flame while depositing Al₂O₃ char barrier. Halogen-free, smoke suppressing. EVA cable, rubber and coatings at 40–65% loading. |
| Sb₂O₃ (ATO) | Antimony Trioxide (1309-64-4) | Essential synergist for halogenated FR systems. Forms antimony oxyhalides interrupting flame chain reaction. Standard 3:1 Br/ATO ratio. Wire & cable, textiles and engineering plastics. |
| MH | Magnesium Hydroxide (1309-42-8) | Halogen-free. Decomposes endothermically at higher temperature than ATH (330°C vs 220°C) — suitable for engineering plastics with higher processing temperatures. Cable jacketing and roofing membranes. |
| Chlorinated Paraffin | Chlorinated Paraffin (various chain lengths) | Halogenated FR and plasticizer for PVC compounds. Cost-effective at high loading. Medium and long-chain grades available for regulated applications. |